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Drug Impairment Training For Educational Professionals (Day 1 of 2)

January 13, 2026

D.I.T.E.P.

Drug Impairment Training For
Educational Professionals

WHAT IS D.I.T.E.P?
D.I.T.E.P. is a program developed to train educational professionals about drug
impairment, drug recognition and drug abuse in the school setting. D.I.T.E.P. also
trains educational professionals how to deal with students that may be impaired by
drugs.
Program History
The 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), conducted by the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), indicated
that an estimated 19.5 million Americans (8.2% of the population aged 12 or older)
had used an illicit drug during the previous month. Drug abuse, whether it involves
controlled substances or the misuse of prescription drugs, has permeated almost every
level of society to some degree. In 2003, an estimated 11 million people reported
driving under the influence of an illicit drug during the past year (1). As many as 18%
of 21-year-olds report drugged driving at least once during the past year (2).
To help combat this growing problem of drugs in the educational environment, at least
three states, Arizona, Kansas and New York, each independently developed training to
address this issue. In cooperation with the International Association of Chiefs of
Police (IACP) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), the
strengths from the three programs were combined to form the Drug Impairment
Training for Educational Professionals (DITEP). This training is intended to provide
school administrators and nurses with a systematic approach to recognizing and
evaluating individuals in the academic environment who are abusing and impaired by
drugs, both legal and illegal, in order to provide early recognition and intervention.
DITEP is derived from the national Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC)
Program, a successful law enforcement procedure used to detect drug and alcohol
impaired drivers. The methods employed in this training are based on medical and
scientific facts. The information is supported by research conducted in both laboratory
and field studies. The DEC Program was validated in laboratory by studies conducted
at Johns Hopkins University, and in the field by the Southern California Research
Institute. Although DITEP is not intended to qualify participants as Drug Recognition

Experts (DREs), it is intended to make participants competent and confident in
evaluating and documenting those individuals suspected of abusing drugs in the
school setting.
The training will enable school nurses to determine first of all, whether or not the
student is impaired. If it is determined that there is impairment, whether the
impairment is due to a medical problem or is drug related. And finally, if the
impairment is drug related, through proven diagnostic procedures, what category or
categories of drugs that are likely causing the observed impairment.
By providing training to school officials and health care professionals, it is anticipated
that drug usage in schools employing an aggressive evaluation and detection program
will decline. Consequently, not only will the disruption caused by individuals abusing
drugs be decreased, but also the incidence of those individuals driving to and from
schools while impaired by either alcohol or drugs will also be greatly reduced, making
our communities and schools a safer place for all.
Course Overview
Course Content:
The DITEP training is two (2) days. Day one (1) is for ANYONE (affiliated with the
school) interested in this type of training. Day one works well for teachers, guidance
counselors, school resource officers, sports coaches, and also high-level
administrator(s) since it focuses on general drug impairment and policies. Day two is
best suited for those who will actually conduct the hands-on evaluations, usually
school nurses. The course program outline includes the following:
Day One
Introduction and Overview
Drugs in Society
Policy, Procedures, and Rules
Overview of Alcohol
Drug Identification, Categories and Effects
Contacting the Parent(s)
References
Day Two
Eye Examinations
Vital Signs

Divided Attention Tests
Poly Drugs
Assessment Process
Conclusion

Course Planning:
DITEP training is conducted ONLY Certified Drug Recognition Expert
Instructors, who have completed specialized training in presenting the DITEP
curriculum.
DITEP training does not qualify participants as drug recognition experts (DREs), or
train individuals to determine specific drugs or drug categories a student may be
impaired by. It is intended to make high school nurses, principals and school resource
officers competent and confident in documenting students suspected of abusing and
being impaired by drugs.

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14 Registered

10 Min; 25 Max

Crisis Prevention Training (INITIAL)

January 20, 2026

Initial Crisis Prevention Training teaches staff how to recognize early signs of escalating behavior and respond safely and effectively to prevent crises before they occur. It focuses on de-escalation techniques, communication strategies, and safety interventions to protect both the individual in distress and those around them. The goal is to promote a calm, respectful, and safe environment. There is an on-line component that will need to be completed prior to the training in order to attend.

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0 Registered
No Min; No Max

A's with Amy

January 20, 2026

Assessment, Accountability, Accreditation And...with Amy

Location: Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/3086311489

Remote

Open
1 Registered

No Min; No Max

A's with Amy (Cancelled)

January 21, 2026

Assessment, Accountability, Accreditation And...with Amy

Location: Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/3086311489

Remote

Cancelled

REFRESHER - Crisis Prevention Training

January 28, 2026

Refresher Crisis Prevention Training teaches staff how to recognize early signs of escalating behavior and respond safely and effectively to prevent crises before they occur. It focuses on de-escalation techniques, communication strategies, and safety interventions to protect both the individual in distress and those around them. The goal is to promote a calm, respectful, and safe environment. There will be an online component that will need to be completed prior to attending the training.

Open
3 Registered

No Min; No Max

ADA Accessibility Compliance Training

January 29, 2026

This hands-on session guides participants through the essential principles of digital accessibility aligned with WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Educators will learn practical strategies to make documents, websites, and media accessible to all users, including those using assistive technologies. The session includes dedicated work time for participants to apply accessibility checks, fix common issues, and update their own materials for compliance. By the end, attendees will leave with ready-to-use accessible resources and a clear workflow for maintaining accessibility moving forward.

Remote

February 10, 2026

This interactive workshop provides an in-depth exploration of assessments used in the educational identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Participants will examine both overall assessment approaches and tools specific to the three core areas impacted by ASD—communication, social interaction, and behavior.
The training will address identification practices from birth through age 21, including recognizing autism in girls. Emphasis will be placed on practical tools and strategies for evaluating students suspected of having an educational disability on the autism spectrum.
Educational teams will engage with a range of formal and informal assessment tools, participate in hands-on activities, and collaborate on developing a comprehensive body of evidence to support the identification process.
Audience:
Designed for multidisciplinary teams working with students of all ages, including school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, resource teachers, related service providers, and administrators.

Zoom link will be provided for all registered participants.

Open
0 Registered
No Min; No Max

HQIM Selection Series: Planning for Implementation

February 26, 2026

The selection and use of high quality instructional materials is one of the best ways to ensure equitable instruction for each student. The selection of materials takes a lot of work. It takes a lot of planning. This is the final of five sessions to help your district be more successful in your selection and implementation process. This session will focus on what you need to do before you unpack materials.

Zoom only. Link will be sent to participants prior to the event.

Remote

Open
0 Registered
No Min; No Max

TNTP Literacy Leadership Team Network

March 3, 2026

Follow-Up Virtual Session #2: Using Classroom Observations to Understand Instructional Quality and HQIM Implementation
In this session, district/school Literacy Leadership Teams will understand what learning walks are and why they are important in supporting HQIM implementation. Participants will also learn/practice a process they can use to do effective learning walks in early literacy classrooms using the Nebraska Instructional Practices Guide (IPG).

Remote

Open
8 Registered

No Min; No Max

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